used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dorothy stopped with a discouraged little sigh and leaned against a tree.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Dorothy stopped with a discouraged little sigh and leaned against a tree.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Although it was almost noonday, not a ray of sun penetrated through the dim green depths.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was almost noonday, not a ray of sun penetrated through the dim green depths.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dorothy stopped with a discouraged little sigh and leaned against a tree.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
crazilyadverbUS /ˈkreɪzəli/
in an insane manner
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Although it was almost noonday, not a ray of sun penetrated through the dim green depths.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Although it was almost noonday, not a ray of sun penetrated through the dim green depths.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Dorothy stopped with a discouraged little sigh and leaned against a tree.
don't
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From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
Dorothy
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From this reading Dorothy stopped with a discouraged little sigh and leaned against a tree.
dwindledverbUS /ˈdwɪndəld/
past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
at any time
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They had followed the road for several hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had followed the road for several hours.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
in a gradual manner
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Although it was almost noonday, not a ray of sun penetrated through the dim green depths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had followed the road for several hours.
HOKUS
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From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They had followed the road for several hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Dorothy stopped with a discouraged little sigh and leaned against a tree.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dorothy stopped with a discouraged little sigh and leaned against a tree.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading Although it was almost noonday, not a ray of sun penetrated through the dim green depths.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although it was almost noonday, not a ray of sun penetrated through the dim green depths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
OVERCOMETH
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From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
a course of conduct
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Although it was almost noonday, not a ray of sun penetrated through the dim green depths.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Although it was almost noonday, not a ray of sun penetrated through the dim green depths.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading They had followed the road for several hours.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They had followed the road for several hours.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Dorothy stopped with a discouraged little sigh and leaned against a tree.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Dorothy stopped with a discouraged little sigh and leaned against a tree.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Although it was almost noonday, not a ray of sun penetrated through the dim green depths.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had followed the road for several hours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Dorothy stopped with a discouraged little sigh and leaned against a tree.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it was almost noonday, not a ray of sun penetrated through the dim green depths.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
we'll
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From this reading SIR HOKUS OVERCOMETH THE GIANT "I don't believe we'll ever find the way out of this forest."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dorothy stopped with a discouraged little sigh and leaned against a tree.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading First it had been fine and wide, but it had gradually dwindled to a crooked little path that wound crazily in and out through the trees.
